The image is a portrait of Francis Lord Bacon, Viscount St Albans. He is facing slightly to his left, looking directly at the viewer with a solemn expression. He has a trimmed beard and mustache, medium-length hair slightly curled under a tall hat. He wears a dark garment with a textured pattern and a large white ruffled collar. The background features an oval frame against a light brown, spotted texture. Below the portrait is a detailed illustration showing an interior scene with an empty chair and two figures. Text under the portrait identifies the person as "Francis Lord Bacon, Viscount St Albans."